The San Diego Union-Tribune: San Onofre nuclear plant closure was absolutely necessary Re “Did the San Onofre nuclear plant really have to be closed?” : The answer to the question posed in this letter to the editor is “yes.” Here’s why: San Onofre leaked d ... The San Diego Union-Tribune: Did San Onofre nuclear plant really have to be closed? The latest news from the decommissioned San Onofre nuke plant—the world’s premier surf-adjacent nuclear storage site—is in and it looks like it’s more hurry up and wait.

Understanding the Context

As heated public debate drags ... A leak led to an investigation and then a shutdown. Now, more than a year later, two reactors inside the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) will be retired. The announcement that Unit 2 and ...

Key Insights

A leak led to an investigation and then a shutdown. Now, more than a year later, two reactors inside the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) in California will be retired. The announcement ... Re “State’s last nuclear power plant gets 20-year extension” (April 3): It’s good news that the life of Diablo Canyon nuclear facility was extended. S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman.

Final Thoughts

On today's show , there are landmark along the five that will soon be gone. We'll discuss the demolition timeline for the two domes at the San Onofre ...